NORWAY — A group of Spanish students in an English-language immersion program are touring the United States this month, starting with a week in the Oxford Hills. About a dozen teenagers are working as volunteers at the Alan Day Community Garden to build a hoop greenhouse as a way to learn local farming practices and […]
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Stephens Memorial Hospital coffee shop to close for renovations
NORWAY — The coffee shop at Stephens Memorial Hospital will be closing for renovations at the end of the week. When it reopens in two weeks, it will be called The Cafe at Stephens and serve food and coffee 24 hours a day. Barbara Allen, spokeswoman for the hospital, said the results of a survey […]
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Area students receive Husson University degrees
BANGOR — The following area students received diplomas from Husson University at a commencement ceremonies held May 5 and May 12. Auburn: Scott M. Corey, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice, magna cum laude, Danielle N. McConnell, Bachelor of Science, nursing, magna cum laude; Kelly Ann Bernier, Bachelor of Science, nursing. Avon: Misty A. Bachelder, Master of […]
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Area students graduate from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
STANDISH — The following local residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Kelly Aceto of Gray, with a Bachelor of Science in general studies – business administration specialization. Jennie Burnette of Naples, with a Master of Science in education. Rebecca Eugley of Poland, with a Master of Science in education. Jocelyn Gray […]
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Juried Art Show winners named; Art Camp begins July 5
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group has announced winners for the June Juried Art Show. The judge was Jean Brown, who studied at the Lyme Academy for three years concentrating on painting. Her current profession is marketing director for national architecture firms. When she has time, her artistic endeavors are photography, pastels and the […]
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LePage freezing of funding could imperil Norway Opera House renovation
NORWAY — The town’s $1.1 million Opera House renovation project could be in jeopardy following Gov. Paul LePage’s freezing of at least some of a $25 million bond issue approved by statewide voters in 2010. Town Manager David Holt called the move “stunning” and “unfathomable.” Norway received a $400,000 Communities for Maine’s Future matching grant […]
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Acclaimed artist/conservationist will share his ‘Sporting Paradise’
NORWAY — Frost Farm Gallery will hold a First Friday reception on July 6 for its new show, “Sportsman’s Paradise,” by internationally acclaimed artist, sculptor and conservationist Vito DeVito. The exhibit and sale, featuring hunting and fishing works, will continue through Saturday, July 28, at the gallery at the David W. Frost farm, 272 Pikes Hill. A graduate […]
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Noise complaints skyrocket with Maine fireworks law change
When and where fireworks are legal When: Consumer fireworks may only be used between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. except on July 4 and December 31. On those days fireworks may be used between 9 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. the following day. The extended hours are also in effect on the weekends […]
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Children given resources to keep reading this summer
NORWAY — Children in the Oxford Hills area are being encouraged to read this summer through the use of a bookmobile and brochures listing public libraries, their locations, hours and contact information. The bookmobile began its tour Tuesday morning as part of the Norway Memorial Library’s summer reading program for elementary school children. On Tuesdays […]
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Swim lessons offered in Oxford OXFORD — Oxford will be signing up children for the swimming program on Wednesday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sign-ups can also be completed at the town office. Small children will need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. Fees are $20 for the first child, […]